Monday, October 6, 2014

Pumpkin Spice Your Life

Like many of you, this time of year makes me OBSESSED with pumpkin-flavored EVERYTHING.

So, I thought I'd share with you today a couple of my favorite creations that I've been enjoying the last couple weeks to help you pumpkin spice your life.

First off, my favorite meal of the day... breakfast!

FLOUR-LESS PUMPKIN PANCAKES

1/2 banana, mashed
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
2 eggs, beaten
Spices to taste (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger...some all-spice if you're feeling it)

Mix it all up. Pour it on a skillet that's been warmed up over medium-high heat. Flip them when bubbles appear on top and they start looking dry. Cook them on the other side. Put them on a plate and sprinkle with more cinnamon. Enjoy!

P.S. I splurged a bit and added a bit of maple syrup, but they're so moist, you don't really need it!

NEXT UP...

250-CALORIE PUMPKIN PIE SMOOTHIE

It took me several tries to come up with a recipe I really loved and was ready to share, and this is the one that hits my spot every time!

1/2 banana, sliced & frozen
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup oats, blended to a fine powder
3/4 cup of almond milk
1 tsp maple syrup
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Blend it all up. Pour it in a cup. Drink it up!

Side note: After a hard workout, I'll replace the oats with a scoop of vanilla protein powder...and it's still yummy!

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